Skip to content Cart is empty. Your cart is empty Browse our services. What is Platinum? Why Is Platinum Difficult to Resize? Sizing Platinum Rings When a jeweler works on a platinum ring resizing, there are a few things they need to do. A jeweler working with the laser machine. I was not aware that Tacori made their rings in silver and with cz.
You might double check the metal of your ring. If for example it is platinum, the cost would be higher to size and re-engrave your engagement ring. Congratulations on your engagement. Jeweler, Calla. My Band has worn the sides of the engagement ring badly.
The prongs are fine except where the platiumn band rubbed against the platiumn engagement ring. What is the approximate cost to repair?
I wear these ALL the time. Hello Drema, Would you like to send me some images? Your Personal Jeweler, Calla. The type of jeweler is important. Some just sell stuff. Look under the … Read more ». Thanks for this post. Is that a good guess on the cost to me of sizing it bigger? Further upping the price in the fact that your ring is engraved. The area around the sizing gets polished so engraving needs to be redone in the area that was worked. This area is larger than just the sizing area.
I was doing an online search to find info on sizing platinum and diamond half-bands when I came across your website. I also want to thank you for your speedy email response to my questions!
Thanks again! Hi Susan, Thank you for telling me about how you found me and that it was helpful. That makes my day. It was nice emailing with you too. Believe it or not I do get jewelry sent to me for work.
Most often for restoration of inherited pieces and gold and rhodium plating. I even received a package from a client in China. We ended up Skyping each other about it. That was pretty cool. This is really helpful! I nearly lost my wedding band today and now need to find a jeweler in the Dallas area to resize my rings.
They are platinum, and knowing that working with platinum requires a whole other set of tools is useful. Thanks for providing this info online. Dear Science, Congratulations on your epic weight loss. It is concerning that you almost lost your ring. Still don't have your rings or other important jewelry insured?
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And here's why: Jewelers must consider numerous factors when determining ring resizing cost , as each element affects the materials needed and the time and effort of the procedure. To resize a ring by a jeweler, the cost depends on: How much bigger or smaller it needs to be What metal it's made of How much metal needs to be manipulated How the stones and design elements of the ring will affect the new shape Find out what size ring you actually need with a printable ring sizer.
Sizing a Ring Down vs. Up Making a ring smaller will almost always cost less than making it larger because there are no costs for added materials. To make a ring smaller, jewelers typically: Cut the band in the back. Remove the necessary amount of metal. Solder the two pieces back together. Sometimes it's not the finger size that is the problem but rather an enlarged knuckle that prevents the ring being small enough to fit the finger because it has to go over your larger knucle first!
There is an amazing solution to that knuckle problem. We can install a replacement shank on your ring that opens and closes like a bangle bracelet.
This precision made item is permanently joined to your ring to allow opening to go over the knuckle and then close to the proper size at the bottom of your finger.
This is the best solution for your finest rings, available in gold and platinum. As always we perform this operation on your ring at our in-house service facility. Stop in and we will be happy to show you examples of this high-tech solution. Temporary ring adjusters are a cheap, quick option to solve your ring size issue right away.
They're basically little metal bars that sit between your ring and your finger. They do work but can make your ring sit up awkwardly off your finger.
They're also much less reliable than something our jeweler solders on and they do have the risk of slipping out. If you'd prefer not to visit your jeweler or have an urgent need, there are ring sizers you can buy and apply yourself. You might need a near-instant, cheap method to make your ring smaller. You might thus be tempted by DIY methods that involve adhering something to your ring. We do not recommend using tape, liquid guard or food-grade silicone to make a ring smaller without resizing.
Adhering anything not specifically made for jewelry is asking for trouble.
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